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The Black Candle

Author : Catherine Cookson

Publisher : Random House

Page : 610 pages

File Size : 12,54 MB

Release : 2016-07-14

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0552173606

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Yorkshire, 1880s At nineteen years old, Bridget Dean Mordaunt inherits her father’s candle and blacking factories. Determined to restore the businesses to their former glory, by the time she turns twenty-three she is running them as confidently as any man. But despite her success, trouble is looming. When the devious Lionel Filmore enters Bridget’s family life, hoping to marry into her hard-earned wealth, she has to use all of her strength and ingenuity to keep her family together. Then, when young Lily Whitmore comes to her after her husband – an overseer in one of Bridget’s factories – has wrongly been tried for his brother’s murder, Bridget has no choice but to help. If Lily’s husband didn’t kill his brother, who did? The decisions Bridget makes will shape the lives of generations to come. Can her family overcome the darkness of the past to find new happiness? Catherine Cookson was the original and bestselling saga writer, selling over 100 million copies of her novels. If you like Dilly Court, Katie Flynn or Donna Douglas, you'll love Catherine Cookson.



Whisper to the Black Candle

Author : Jaclyn Weldon White

Publisher : Mercer University Press

Page : 262 pages

File Size : 40,76 MB

Release : 2006

Category : True Crime

ISBN : 9780881460469

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The adult accomplishments of this Founding Father, architect of the Constitution and first Secretary of the Treasury are legendary, and in this latest offering, children meet the young "Alec" growing up in the Caribbean as he dreams of visiting the land called America. Accompanied by his parrot, Hurry-Up, and his companion, Poleon, Alec's tranquil days are filled with the books he loves and visits to the waterfront to greet the large ships arriving from Europe—until his uncle insists that Alec fit riding lessons into his schedule. Children will identify with Alec's struggle to overcome his fear of horses and cheer at his courage as he narrowly escapes a violent hurricane while on horseback, all while keeping his eye on the prize—school in America. Featured sections and fun facts explain what happened next and when Alexander Hamilton lived, providing young readers with a snapshot of the leader's entire life.



The Black Candle

Author : Emily Ferguson Murphy

Publisher : Thomas Allen

Page : 432 pages

File Size : 47,3 MB

Release : 1922

Category : Drug addiction

ISBN :

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Black Candle

Author : Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Publisher : CALYX Books

Page : 134 pages

File Size : 14,43 MB

Release : 2000

Category : Poetry

ISBN : 9780934971744

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Sumptuous poems about South Asian women from the author of "Mistress of Spices" and "Sister of My Heart."



Candle in the Darkness (Refiner’s Fire Book #1)

Author : Lynn Austin

Publisher : Bethany House

Page : 432 pages

File Size : 26,57 MB

Release : 2002-11-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1441202870

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"A gripping tale told by a gifted writer."--Beverly Lewis Caroline Fletcher is caught in a nation split apart and torn between the ones she loves and a truth she can't deny The daughter of a wealthy slave-holding family from Richmond, Virginia, Caroline Fletcher is raised to believe slavery is God-ordained and acceptable. But on awakening to its cruelty and injustice, her eyes are opened to the men and women who have cared tirelessly for her. At the same time, her father and her fiance, Charles St. John, are fighting for the Confederacy and their beloved way of life and traditions. Where does Caroline's loyalty lie? Emboldened by her passion to make a difference and her growing faith, will she risk everything she holds dear?



The Black Candle Killings

Author :

Publisher :

Page : 390 pages

File Size : 41,67 MB

Release : 2021-03

Category :

ISBN : 9781912951260

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Trinidadian, Private Investigator Tammy Pierre flies to the island to discover a catalogue of abuse. A killer has re-emerged in London with the specific aim of killing anyone who can throw light on the mystery. Sometimes there is no way out.



Kwanzaa

Author : Molly Aloian

Publisher : Taylor & Francis

Page : 313 pages

File Size : 41,53 MB

Release : 2009

Category : African Americans

ISBN : 0415998549

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Kwanzaa is an African American holiday celebrated from December 26 to January 1, while celebrating Kwanzaa people eat delicious foods, wear special clothes, sing, dance, and celebrate their ancestors.



The Storyteller's Candle

Author : Lucía M. González

Publisher : Children's Book Press

Page : 40 pages

File Size : 22,77 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9780892392223

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During the early years of the Great Depression, New York City's first Puerto Rican library, Pura Belpre, introduces the public library to immigrants living in El Barrio and hosts the neighborhood's first Three Kings' Day fiesta.



Encyclopedia of Candlestick Charts

Author : Thomas N. Bulkowski

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 901 pages

File Size : 12,51 MB

Release : 2012-06-14

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1118428692

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Following in the footsteps of author Thomas Bulkowski’s bestselling Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns—and structured in the same way—this easy-to-read and -use resource takes an in-depth look at 103 candlestick formations, from identification guidelines and statistical analysis of their behavior to detailed trading tactics. Encyclopedia of Candlestick Charts also includes chapters that contain important discoveries and statistical summaries, as well as a glossary of relevant terms and a visual index to make candlestick identification easy.



Seven Candles for Kwanzaa

Author : Andrea Davis Pinkney

Publisher : Dial

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 45,19 MB

Release : 1993

Category : African Americans

ISBN : 9780803712935

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In this spirited introduction to Kwanzaa, Andrea Davis Pinkney explains the meaning of the week-long African-American winter holiday and the special way each day is celebrated. The text is simple and straightforward, and pronunciation guides are provided for the Swahili words sprinkled throughout. Filled with facts about the festival, this is a perfect selection for anyone interested in learning more about this unique holiday." A congenial combination of text and pictures that can be used by older children as well as picture book readers."-- Booklist, starred review



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